Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or related field.
5+ years of engineering experience.
Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor team members in technical/design tasks.
Support leadership with project progress and team concerns communication.
Conduct quality assurance on reports and plans to ensure compliance.
Participate in design review and milestone meetings as a project leader.
Facilitate industry innovation by researching advancements and speaking publicly.
Build and maintain client relationships through proactive communication.
Assess team skills and provide mentorship for development.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Collaborative work environment with multi-disciplinary projects.
Recognition as a thought leader in the industry.
Involvement in highly visible projects with significant impact.
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Senior Traffic Engineer (Senior PE)
The Senior Traffic Engineer will be the primary point on a variety of highly visible and critical projects for the organization. A successful Senior Traffic Engineer will demonstrate past success in team technical/design leadership and the ability to mentor/develop less experienced team members.
The Senior Traffic Engineer will be an organized project partner who will lead team members in the development and production of deliverables which meet McClure's high-quality standards. The Senior Traffic Engineer will also help develop the technical/design abilities of team members. This role will be seen as a technical thought leader amongst their peers internally and externally. The Senior Traffic Engineer will pursue innovation, challenge existing processes, and be an encouraging resource.
General Responsibilities:
60% Team Support
Support the Vice President or Team Leader with tasks such as:
Participation in monthly meetings with leadership to review team progress, discuss concerns, and identify successes.
Frequent communication to leadership as necessary based on project/team needs.
Support Team Leaders and Project Managers with tasks such as:
Frequent communication and coordination with Project Managers and Engineers.
Participating in project specific design review and milestone meetings.
Lead the project delivery team by delegating technical/design tasks and coaching those involved.
Lead QA/QC processes for projects and advise on necessary team-wide changes.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control on reports, plans and specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and guidelines.
Work with Project Managers to identify project milestones and dependencies.
Independently lead design team schedules, budgets and staffing while coordinating/communicating with the Project Manager.
Implement team specific project delivery processes such as work breakdown structures.
Coordinate with outside disciplines.
Work with Project Managers to document, review and implement lessons learned.
Assess skills of technical team members, assist to address weaknesses.
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and experience through knowledge transfer to members of the Team.
10% Industry Innovation and Thought Leadership
Research and review feasibility of industry developments and advancements.
Help lead the industry by speaking publicly on behalf of McClure about projects, initiatives or innovations.
Organize internal and external training opportunities for the team.
Collaborate with other engineers and professionals on multi-disciplinary projects.
20% Client Support
Participate in client meetings such as project kick off, design review, construction progress or project specific technical meetings as required.
Proactively communicate complex issues and solutions.
Build a relationship of trust with all clients.
10% Other Duties as Assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To perform the role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor with all team members.
Strong understanding of transportation engineering, construction techniques, and industry standards/best practices.
Ability to manage a fair workload by managing priorities.
Strong knowledge of professional liability, quality procedures, and other Engineering/Technical skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various groups of people.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or related field.
5+ years of experience in engineering.
Proven track record of mentoring and developing junior team members.
Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is a plus.
